STATE SECURITY LICENSING INFORMATION
What we offer for security training & certifications for the state of TN is expanding rapidly. Currently we can provide the following courses:
- Armed Security
- Armed Security Renewal
- Gun Change or Addition
- Unarmed Security
Non-lethal Classes
- Baton Certification
- Tactical Handcuffing
Specified additional courses
- CPR / AED / Advanced 1st AID (HSI blended course) $45
- TN DALLAS Law Class
- ACTIVE SHOOTER class (HSI AVERT course)
You will need DALLAS to work locations that serve alcohol & Active Shooter to work at schools!
Later we will be able to offer Taser/Stun & Shotgun certifications.
Armed Security Class
Our fee is $100.00 for TN Armed Security class with additional fees for NON LETHAL DEVICES & weapons additions at $20 per device.
Required by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance to obtain an Unarmed or Armed Security Guard License. They cover the Tennessee Private Protective Services Law and Rules book and follow the guidelines set forth by the state.
Conducted over two 8 hour days for the initial Tennessee cert or a 4 hour refresher plus weapon qualifications.
Students must be 21 years old to become an armed guard.
Student must bring an operational quality handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. (Factory, new, or reloads are all fine. Steel case is no good.)
Instructor will provide shooting targets and eye/ear protection.
Firearms are available for rent and ammunition can be purchased.
A good attitude with safety in mind.
AGED Security Training Academy will ensure that all training materials are provided.
Be advised, if you prepay via Square Apps there is an additional $10 added in order to cover any upcharges or card use fees! Each Course link leads to its prepayment page.
Topics;
- Legal powers and limitations of a security officer
- Emergency procedures
- General duties
- Firearm handling, safety and maintenance
- Marksmanship training
- Firearm handling, safety and maintenance
- Legal limitations on the use of a firearm
- Patrolling
- Written test
- Firearm qualification on the range.
You will receive:
Proof of training from AGED Security Training Academy
Your next step to get the license:
1. Gather your application and documents.
Digital proof of training and color photo from AGED Security Training Academy (we will email this to you).
Digital Finger Print Receipt. We scan this for you.
DD214 form if you have ever been in the military.
Court Clerk certified final disposition of any arrests.
Proof of Citizenship documents if you immigrated to the United States (such as a Green Card).
Your credit card or debit card.
2. Upload all documents to the new online Tennessee Private Protective Services portal ( https://core.tn.gov ).
You must have an e-mail address in order to register for the State’s new portal and a credit or debit card to pay your state fee.
3. Pay the state fees:
Type of Fee Armed Security Guard Unarmed Security Guard
Application $105 $70
Fingerprints – Digital Fingerprint Fee ($37.15) from IDENTOGO
Renewal (2 Years) $60 $50
Late Renewal (Per Month or a Portion of a Month the Renewal is Late) $20 $20
Duplicate Fees - Security Guard/Officer/Armed - must submit (2) color passport-style photos with a request for a duplicate.
$25 $25
Note: Application fees are not refundable
State fees are subject to change without notice.
